Accessible Resources for Independence

10/26/2026

🚨 TOMORROW! EVERYTHING MUST GO! 🚨

We're moving, and that means BIG opportunities to score some great deals on office furniture, equipment, and supplies!

Accessible Resources for Independence (ARI) is hosting a ONE-DAY MOVING SALE, and everything must go before we settle into our new home!

🗓️ Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 1406-B Crain Highway South, Suite 206, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Office chairs and desks
Filing cabinets and shelving
Office equipment
Office supplies and MORE!

Whether you're furnishing a home office, outfitting a small business, or just looking for a bargain, stop by and see what treasures you can find!

✅ Elevator access available
💳 Online payments only – no cash or checks accepted.

Help us clear out our old space and get ready for our next chapter!

Please SHARE and help us spread the word!

10/22/2026

Looking for employment opportunities or support in achieving your career goals? Maryland DORS may be able to help!

Join the next I AM virtual information session to learn how DORS supports Marylanders with disabilities in preparing for, finding, and maintaining employment.

Samantha McGinley, Individual & Community Liaison, will discuss available services, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

📅 Monday, November 16, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom

Register today: https://buff.ly/N3HBHIB

Sign language interpretation and other accommodations are available upon request at least two weeks in advance. Contact Shannon Minnick at [email protected] or 240-638-0070.

Please share with anyone who may benefit from these employment resources!

10/16/2026

📢 ANNOUNCING! 📢
Housing Opportunity Ahead!
The new Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) Program Application Portal will open at 10:00AM on October 22, 2026.

See our website and the flier below for details and eligibility!
https://acdsinc.org/mpduprogram/

10/16/2026

Your experiences matter! Help make sure the voices of people with disabilities are represented in national research.

The University of Kansas is inviting adults with disabilities and chronic health conditions to participate in the 2026 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD).

The survey explores important issues such as health care, housing, transportation, health insurance, and community participation.

Anyone age 18 or older with a physical, mental, emotional, or health condition is encouraged to participate, even if they don't identify as having a disability.

Share your experiences and help researchers better understand the needs and challenges of people with disabilities across the country!

Take the survey: https://buff.ly/5tQKd1k

National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) - You are not invisible! Make your voice heard on topics important to the health and quality of life of people with disabilities and/or chronic health conditions!

10/15/2026

🚗 Do you know what to do if you're pulled over by the police? A little practice can go a long way toward building confidence and staying safe!

Join Pathfinders for Autism, the Autism Society of Maryland, and the Anne Arundel County Police Department for a FREE Traffic Stop Practice event!

This hands-on opportunity allows individuals with disabilities, new drivers, and drivers and passengers of all ages to practice navigating a traffic stop in a supportive environment with local law enforcement officers.

Participants will also learn how to call 911 effectively and use built-in cellphone features to help first responders access critical information during an emergency.

Event Details:

📅 Monday, November 2, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Marley Glen School, 200 Scott Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD 21060

The event is FREE and open to everyone! Registration is required to reserve your practice time slot.

Register today: https://buff.ly/rusCpyC

Please share this valuable opportunity with anyone who may benefit!

10/15/2026

📰 ARI's October Take 5 Newsletter is here!

Catch up on what's happening at Accessible Resources for Independence!

In this month's edition:
✅ Meet our newest team member, Damon Walker!
✅ A special thank you to St. Christopher's Church Foundation
✅ Teamwork in action for an Anne Arundel County consumer
✅ Upcoming community events
✅ Research Study on Caregiving Experiences and Mental Health

Stay connected, get informed, and see what's new at ARI!

📩 Read the newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/arinow/take5-october2026

10/15/2026

Healthy Anne Arundel's Mobile Food Pantries will be at the upcoming dates and locations:

Tuesday, October 27, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Marley Middle School
10 Davis Court, Glen Burnie, 21060

Tuesday, November 3, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Annapolis Senior Center
119 South Villa Avenue, Annapolis, 21401

Thursday, November 5, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Severn Library
2624 Annapolis Road, Severn, 21144

Visit Healthy Anne Arundel's Events Page for more mobile food pantry dates and times: https://www.healthyannearundel.org/upcoming-events .

Oct 20 Disability Awareness Day Tuesday, October 20, 2026 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Severn Center (map) Google Calendar ICS Join the Department of Aging and Disabilities and the Commission on Disability Issues in recognizing and celebrating individuals, organizations, and businesses that support individ...

10/13/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and financial independence is an important part of building a successful future!

Join Maryland DORS and Maryland ABLE for a FREE virtual training, "Promoting Financial Stability and Greater Independence for People with Disabilities."

Learn how Maryland ABLE can help people with disabilities save money, build financial security, and work toward greater independence without jeopardizing eligibility for certain public benefits.

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Virtual via Zoom

This training is open to everyone, including people with disabilities, job seekers, service providers, and community partners.

Registration is required. Sign up today: https://buff.ly/tmhV5Gv

10/21/2026 ABLE Training Registration.

10/08/2026

Help keep our Howard County neighbors warm this winter!

The Howard County MultiService Center is collecting new and gently used winter clothing and hosting a FREE Cold Weather Gear Distribution Event for community members of all ages, from infants to adults!

Winter Clothing Donations Needed
Coats, hats, gloves, and heavy socks are needed in all sizes! Donations are being accepted Mondays through Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., through October 13.
Donation Location: Howard County MultiService Center, 9900 Washington Boulevard, Suite I, Laurel, MD 20723.

Volunteers are also needed to help collect, sort, and organize donations.

FREE Cold Weather Gear Distribution
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m. to noon
- Location: North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Wh***ey Bottom Road, Laurel, MD 20723
- Available Items: Coats, hats, gloves, and scarves for children and adults, while supplies last.

This community initiative is organized by Howard County Community Resources and Services, the Office of the Local Children's Board, and the MultiService Center, in partnership with GRACE.

For more information, contact Valerie Mathis at 410-313-0242 or visit https://bit.ly/HowardCountyMSC.

Please share to help spread the word to individuals and families who could benefit!